Reindeer Run & Reindeer Romp
Sponsored by The Bank of New York (DE)
One the newest fundraising events to benefit Special Olympics Delaware is the 5K Reindeer Run and the 1.5 mile Reindeer Romp.
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Held in conjunction with the City of Newark’s Department of Parks & Recreation ‘Winterfest’ celebration - which is held the first Friday in December - the Reindeer Run and Reindeer Romp are evening races that utilize downtown Newark, the University of Delaware campus and the James F. Hall Trail.
Each course is outlined in luminaries and sprinkled with holiday entertainment, making this event a wonderful way to kick-off the holiday season.
The inaugural run, held in 2006, drew more than 200 runners and nearly 40 romp participants, despite having to postpone the event one day due to inclement weather.
The event has been embraced by the City of Newark and the University of Delaware community, with various businesses, clubs, sororities and organizations stepping up to help volunteer for the event, decorate the course and support all of the competitors. Many downtown merchants are even offering discount coupons provided in participant goodie bags.